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WorksheetsElectoral systems quiz - full topic
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
What % is an absolute majority?
At least 50
At least 40
At least 60
At least 51
What was significant about the result for Lanark and Hamilton East in 2017?
The winner only got 32.6%
The winner got 99%
It was a draw
There was no result
Does FPTP support those who have support concentrated in certain areas or dispersed support?
dispersed
certain areas
How many seats are there in Parliament?
500
580
650
700
What is a by-election?
If the result is too close
If there is a recount
If an MP dies or resigns
When was the referendum on AV?
2015
2000
2011
2007
Before when were referendums not really used?
1975
1983
1997
1970
What was the turnout in the Brexit referendum?
50.6
60.2
72.2
84.1
What % voted in yes in the Scottish independence referendum?
20.9
32.2
44.7
49.2
where is AMS used
Scotland and Wales
Northern Ireland
Which of the following is not an argument for keeping First Past the Post for UK General Elections?
Delivers majority governments with the strength to legislate and rule
Simple to use
Results are proportional and representative of ballots cast
Excludes extremist parties, such as the BNP
The following systems have large, multi-member constituencies:
First past the post
Alternative vote
Closed Party List
Single Transferable Vote
Which of these is a hybrid system
Additional Member System
SV
FPTP
Single Transferable Vote
Hybrid systems are sometimes criticised because:
They do not produce proportional results
They create a 'second class' of elected representatives
They encourage a two-party system
It is hard to understand party manifestos
The 2011 referendum on whether the UK should adopt the Alternative Vote system resulted in
68% 'no'
52% 'no'
68% turnout
52% turnout
The Irish General Election was conducted with
First Past the Post
Alternative Vote
Additional Member System
Single Transferable Vote
Closed Party List
The Closed Party List system is used for
UK General Elections
The London Mayoral election
European Parliament Elections
Local Elections to Unitary Authorities
Until 2022, which system was used to elect the London Mayor, regional mayors and Police and Crime Commissioners
FPTP
SV
STV
AMS
Which of these systems is a proportional representation system (select 2)
STV
AMS
SV
Proportional List
